Brazilian Buttonflower (Centratherum intermedium), a native of Brazil, is an herbaceous perennial that may attain a height of 6 to 18 inches. The olive to light green foliage of the Brazilian Buttonflower has a fine texture and creates a soft texture along with the long-lasting, fluffy, button-like flowers appearing on the plant in the warm months.

It is generally used as a ground cover and is lovely when massed. Well suited for a rock garden.

The Brazilian Buttonflower prefers a well-drained soil and a full sun to partial shade position in the landscape. It is drought tolerant but is killed if frozen.

Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service, University of Florida, IFAS